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Artifact

Oil Derrick, Egypt

Description

  • A group of men are in the process of constructing what appears to be a wooden oil derrick. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to S. Elmer Kerby who worked in the region of Ras Gemsah, Egypt from 1910 until 1914. 

Map Location

Latitude: 27° 57' 32.04" N
Longitude: 32° 57' 42.134" E

Date

1910-1914

Dimensions

inches
Length:
2.8
Height:
3.8

Events, Places, People

  • Elmer Kerby
  • Egypt

Originating Location

Africa›Egypt

Subject

  • A wooden oil derrick with four legs. A group of men stand at its base surrounded by a pile of wooden planks. Three men are on the derrick and there are two ladders resting against the lowest support beam.

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